ALL ROADS LEAD TO HELL WITH THE LAUNCH OF RESIDENT EVIL®
OPERATION RACCOON CITY

San Mateo, Calif. – Mar. 20, 2012 –
Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video
games, today confirmed that
Resident Evil® Operation Raccoon City is
available to purchase across North America today and throughout
Europe beginning March 23 for the Xbox 360® video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment system. The title will be available for Windows PC
from May 18.

A collaboration between Capcom and Slant Six Games,
Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City takes the
iconic series, which has sold over 47 million units worldwide, in a
completely new direction. A third person team based shooter
experience set within the dark and sinister
Resident Evil® universe, the title is a
reinterpretation of the events depicted in
Resident Evil® 2 and
Resident Evil® 3. The unique setting of the
Resident Evil universe not only provides a rich backdrop
to the action but delivers a unique and thrilling triple threat
battle. Players not only compete against an opposing squad but also
tackle a third unpredictable element, zombies and Bio-Organic
Weapons (B.O.W’s), breaking the conventions of traditional
team based shooters. Expect the return of original
Resident Evil enemies, iconic landmarks, and fan favorite
characters including Leon S. Kennedy who, as a rookie police
officer in Raccoon City, is on your hit list to eliminate.

Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City features a
compelling single player campaign mode where players take on the
role of a member of the Umbrella Security Service, in an attempt to
destroy all evidence of Umbrella’s involvement in the t-Virus
outbreak. The title will also deliver a brutal online competitive
multiplayer experience. Players can engage in an eight player team
versus battle across four different online modes, choosing to take
the side of Umbrella or the opposing government forces, the US Spec
Ops. An additional versus mode exclusive to the Xbox 360 -
Nemesis Mode, will be available to download at launch for
320 Microsoft Points.

Capcom will support the release of
Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City with a DLC
offering via the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® that
expands gamers’ experience of the events unfolding in Raccoon
City. At launch gamers will be able to download brand new costumes
for each member of the Umbrella squad for 240 Microsoft Points or
$2.99/ £2.39 / €2.99 on PlayStation Network. Arriving
shortly after launch will be a US Spec Ops Mission, available for
consumers to download on April 10 at no charge. Experience the
horrors of Raccoon City through the eyes of the good guys as you
are deployed to the city to obtain evidence of Umbrella’s
involvement in the outbreak.

For all the latest assets and game information, including the
all new launch trailer, visit the Capcom Press Site –
http://press.capcom.com

ABOUT CAPCOM

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and
distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs,
handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company
has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises
Resident Evil
®, Street Fighter
®, Mega Man
® and Devil May Cry® . Capcom maintains
operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and
Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan.
More information about Capcom and its products can be found at
www.capcom.com or
www.capcom-unity.com.

Capcom, the Capcom logo, Devil May Cry, Mega Man and Resident
Evil are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co.,
Ltd. in the U.S. or other
countries. Street Fighter is a registered
trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. "PlayStation" is a
registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Xbox, Xbox
360 and Xbox LIVE are either trademarks or registered trademarks of
the Microsoft group of companies.

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